Top Romantic Getaways In Houston, Texas

Located in Memorial Park, just four miles from Downtown Houston, the Houston Arboretum has over five miles of nature trails for you and your special someone to enjoy. The Nature Center includes a Discovery Room with interactive exhibits where you can learn about the wildlife found in the center. The arboretum is the perfect escape from big buildings and traffic. Here you will get lost in the sights of hummingbirds, butterflies, and gardens that are so beautiful, you and your partner will feel like you’ve escaped into your own personal paradise.

Nothing says ‘romantic getaway’ quite like a spa day. With 21 treatment rooms, including 12 rooms for body treatments, seven facial rooms, and a couples’ room, the Houstonian Hotel has something for both of you to enjoy. The spa has a lounge with a fireplace and an indoor float pool; it’s relaxation at its finest.

Instead of driving downtown for dinner and looking for parking, why not cruise along the gulf and enjoy a Texas sunset. FantaSea Dinner Cruises offers this wonderful experience and includes a delicious meal. Choose from several themed dinner cruises. Regardless of which one you decide on, there will be beautiful views, a gourmet meal, and great memories.

Movie nights, whether at the cinema or in the comfort of your own home, have always been a romantic date. Change things up by going a little old school and see a flick at the Showboat Drive-in Theater: ‘It’s not just a movie… it’s an experience!’ Snacks and popcorn can be purchased at the snack bar.

Whether you’re into the thrills of an amusement park, you want to see underwater creatures at the aquarium, or you want to dine at one of the waterfront restaurants, the Kemah Boardwalk has a variety of things for you to choose from. And it’s located just 20 miles from Downtown Houston.

Set up a picnic right by The Waterwall. You’ll have the perfect view of the Waterwall and many oak trees. There’s nothing like quality time with your special someone at a very beautiful location.

Have a romantic night by the James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace, a one-of-a-kind escape within the city. The LED light structure projects light sequences just before sunrise and at sunset. Definitely a sight to see.

Located 25 miles from Houston, Haak Vineyard is the only commercial vineyard in Galveston County. Attend a tasting or take a tour of Haak with your special someone; it’s bound to be a romantic experience you will always remember.

Experience the underwater world together. With plenty of exhibits (like the Stingray Reef) and a restaurant where you’re seated around a 150,000-gallon aquarium filled with a variety of fish, the Houston Downtown Aquarium is the perfect escape.

Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.